Are any such medications considered first-line therapies for RLS?
Dopaminergic agents are considered the drugs of choice in the treatment of RLS since they may relieve all major symptoms associated with the disease including abnormal sensations, restlessness, involuntary movements, and associated sleep disturbances. Such dopaminergic agents may include dopamine precursors such as carbidopa/levodopa or dopamine agonists such as pramipexole (Mirapex®)or ropinirole (Requip®).